Hi, Gary---There is certainly no harm in soaking this bronze bushing in
oil before installation into the flywheel, tho, I don't think it
necessary to do so. Any good hi-temp grease will stay put in this
cavity between engine overhauls. If the new pilot bushing dimensions are
correct, it should be just loose enough to float, and hardly wear at
all.
There are some engine rebuilders who like to "stake" the pilot bushing
into place.
This causes the inside diameter to have all of the friction in
supporting the input shaft, and all of the wear will take place at the
pilot bore.
Dick
From: ghamilton99@comcast.net Date: Tue, Oct 11, 2005, 4:17pm (PDT+7)
To: tr6taylor@webtv.net (Sally or Dick Taylor), 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Pilot Bushings
actually I believe you should heat up some 40 wt oil & let the bushing
sit in a cup of the oil for a day or two to soak it up. Blot off the
excess before installing & be sure to use a pilot bushing guide to align
before installing the tranny.
--
Gary J. Hamilton
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> John---The main dimensions are the OD and ID on this (new) bushing,
> which look OK The bushing's different depth doesn't mean much, and
will
> support the input shaft just fine as-is.
> You can use any good moly grease, or even wheel bearing grease in and
> around this bushing area.
> The bushing should be just loose enough to "float" in the flywheel
> cavity.
>
> Dick
>
> John Cyg.
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